I don't see it as a deception, not entirely - but your point stands and has been made many times before. However, in a world where truth = my truth and my truth = my identity (which cannot be questioned by someone outside of that group) - I prefer to remain entirely Penguinous.

And you absolutely don't have to take it seriously, that's part of the point of it. There is a human behind the mask and they will engage as Adebayo knows. :o)